Healthcare Support 5M4339
This course teaches learners the necessary skills to work as care assistants in a variety of healthcare settings. There is the option of doing stand-alone modules or completing all eight modules to work towards a major award in Healthcare Support. To achieve the overall major award learners must complete 150 hours of work experience.
Modules
| Module | Start Date | Alternative Start Date |
|---|---|---|
| Intellectual Disability Studies | Sept. 2019 | |
| Care Skills | Sept. 2019 | Sept. 2020 |
| Team Working | Nov. 2019 | Nov. 2020 |
| Care Support | Nov. 2019 | Nov. 2020 |
| Care of the Older Person | Jan. 2020 Full |
Jan. 2021 |
| Safety & Health at Work | Jan. 2020 | Jan. 2021 |
| Infection Prevention & Control | April 2020 | April 2021 |
| Work Experience | April 2020 | April 2021 |
| Palliative Care | Sept. 2020 |
Additional course available
People Moving and Handling Full Day Saturday TBC
Duration
Evenings Part-time
Each module - Monday & Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm for 7 weeks
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate or equivalent. If learners do not have leaving certificate or equivalent, they will have to do an assessment
